There are some lesser known pregnancy symptoms that women should take a note of to check if they are pregnant or not. Also, there are some home DIY tests that can confirm whether one is pregnant or not. Learn everything and be assured of the good news!

In the initial days of pregnancy, it is quite difficult to understand the pregnancy symptoms, if one is not aware of them. Research has proved that only 20% of the women who are conceiving for the first time can understand the symptoms in the first 4 weeks of getting pregnant. And around 45% of the women who already have a child can understand the symptoms within 4 weeks of conceiving.

This is why, it is important for women to know about the signs and symptoms in details. Where regular symptoms like nausea, vomiting, etc. are known to all, there are other indicators as well that might hint you good news.

5 pregnancy symptoms for women to notice:

Sometimes when you skip your period while you are having unprotected sex, there is a strange excitement to know whether you are pregnant or not. Here are few signs that will give you clear hints even before visiting the doctor!

1. Breast tenderness

This happens due to the hormonal changes taking place inside your body. As soon as the sperm fertilizes, the egg and the embryo attach to the uterine wall; the body starts preparing for breast feeding. You will notice the areolas will become more protruding and darken up. There will be a sore feeling as the mammary glands start turning active.

Note: Many women notice similar tenderness during menstrual cycle too. But it usually lasts for only a few days. Whereas, when you will get pregnant, this will remain for a longer time.

2. Sudden mood swings

As the hormonal changes increase in body, these directly affect the mood. A sudden happy feeling can change into irritation and vice versa. This is one of the common pregnancy symptoms prevailing among 85% of women. Also, it has been noticed in many studies that around 30% of women turn depressed or suffer from anxiety.

There is nothing to worry about this condition as it will change once they are over their pregnancy mind.

3. Frequent urination

After the embryo attaches to uterus, there is a release of Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (HCG) which leads to frequent urination. This hormone makes the bladder feel fuller in a shorter period.

4. Short of breath

As the body tries to accommodate the baby, it draws more oxygen from the lungs. This is why it creates a feeling of breathlessness. Also, the metabolism slows down during this period which reduces the release of less energy. Hence, even if the conceived woman is working for a short period, she starts running out of breath soon. When it comes to pregnancy symptoms, this one is hardly known to people.

5. Sensitive to smell

This again happens due to the increased level of progesterone in the body. All the sensory organs, especially the olfactory gets hyper active, and they can smell even the faintest odor.

Data shows that this symptom is common among 70% of pregnant women, and it is one of the earliest signs.

Are you facing these symptoms too? If yes, the best thing to do is get the news confirmed, and you can do it at home.

How to confirm pregnancy at home?

Of course, there are pregnancy kits available to test, but did you know, there are few confirmed DIY methods too? Here are 3 DIYs that you can try at home after noticing pregnancy symptoms.

1. Sugar test

What you need – 1 tbsp of sugar, 1 bowl, morning’s first urine around 3 tbsp.

How to check: Take a clean bowl and add the sugar along with urine. If the sugar dissolves, this means you are not pregnant, but in case it forms clumps, it means you are pregnant.

2. Vinegar test

What you need – White vinegar ½ cup, urine ½ cup, and a bowl.

How to check: Pour the urine in the white vinegar. If the color changes to slightly greenish, then congratulations, you are pregnant.